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Japanese symbol for “backboard”

Romaji: seita
backboard

In Japanese, backboard is , read (seita).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n backboard
  2. n dorsal plate; tergum

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

stature, height, back
on: ハイ
kun: せ、せい、そむ.く、そむ.ける
9 strokes · JLPT 2
plank, board, plate
on: ハン、バン
kun: いた
8 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
はいけい haikeibackground; scenery; backdrop
せなか senakaback (of the body)
はいご haigoback; rear
せぼね sebonespine; backbone; spinal column
せびろ sebirobusiness suit
せおう seouto carry on one's back
かんばん kanbansignboard; sign; billboard
こくばん kokubanblackboard

See also: Chinese symbol for “backboard”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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